The Haunted Clock

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Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Bassoon, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallets, Xylophone, Percussion 1, Bass Drum, Gong, Ratchet, Crash Cymbals, Percussion 2, Suspended Cymbal, Percussion 3, Temple Bells, Suspended Cymbal — The haunted clock's relentless tick-tock echoes through the house, seeming to follow you wherever you go. But is it truly haunted, or merely a trick of the imagination? Join us as we explore the eerie halls of the house with the haunted clock.Rehearsal notes: The Haunted Clock presents several challenges for young musicians, including unfamiliar notes and fingerings. To support their learning, I recommend providing a fingering chart for students to reference as they learn their new notes. In The Haunted Clock, the relentless tick-tock of a clock echoes through a darkened house. The piece plays with tension and suspense, using unusual rhythms and eerie harmonies to suggest the passage of time. The subtle use of percussion creates a ghostly atmosphere, and the piece builds toward an unsettling conclusion.

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